Pocono Lake, Pennsylvania: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Pocono Lake stands in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The setting is mixed forest on every side. About 526 acres, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. There is roughly 8.7 miles of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. Of the waters listed here in Monroe County, this is the largest. The closest town, Pocono Pines, is 3.5 miles distant. Allentown sits 34 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Pocono Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Reported across Monroe County: brown trout, brook trout, bluegill and largemouth bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Pocono Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 67°F; by January the average is down near 22°F. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early April. Climate averages put the opening at about early April and the closing near mid December. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. On Pocono Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Anglewood Lake at 1.9 miles is the nearest alternative. What applies at Pocono Lake may have changed since it was mapped.